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Pittston, PA


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Pittston, Pennsylvania

Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 8 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 93 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the city are in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Pittston has a population of 8,104.

The People and Families of Pittston

In Pittston, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Pittston live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Pittston features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittston had a median family income of $33,861.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Pittston residents, with $2,610. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pittston Housing

In Pittston, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Pittston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pittston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pittston Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pittston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pittston, PA

Comparing Pittston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built12

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Historic Pittston

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Bridge over the Susquehann between 1890 and 1901

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Bridge over the Susquehann between 1890 and 1901

Campbell's Ledge (on the Susquehanna near Pittston) between 1890 and 1901

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